USS Avenger
Commmand Senior Chief (September 2010 - October 2011)  
GMCS (SW) Cumings
Commanding Senior Chief (September 2010 - October 2011)
Senior Chief Cumings, a native of Taylor, Texas, enlisted in the United States Navy in September 1992. Following completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California he reported to Naval Training Center, San Diego, California where he completed Airman Apprenticeship Training.
Upon graduation, he reported for duty to the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62), and designated as a Gunner’s Mate Gun. His fleet assignments include USS DAVID R. RAY (DD-971), USS JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56), USS GARY (FFG-51) and USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56). In addition, Senior Chief Cumings completed shore assignments at Naval Activities Guam, Fleet Combat Training Center, Atlantic, Dam Neck, Virginia and Recruit Company and Division Commander, Recruit Training Command Great Lakes.
Senior Chief Cumings is currently serving as the Command Senior Chief and Senior Enlisted Advisor with USS AVENGER (MCM-1), Sasebo, Japan. Additionally, Senior Chief Cumings is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy Class 147 (GRAY) and has earned his Distinguished Leadership Award and Master Training Specialist designations.
His decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (8 awards) and various unit and campaign awards.

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The mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) returns to Sasebo participating in Exercise Foal Eagle 2011.
USS Avenger (MCM 1) returns to Sasebo After Participating in Exercise Foal Eagle 2011
SASEBO, Japan (March 9, 2011) The mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) returns to its forward-deployed base at U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo after participating in Exercise Foal Eagle 2011.
Engineman Fireman Jeremy Coronado mixes fuel oil before taking a dilution test aboard USS Avenger (MCM 1)
USS Avenger Makes Preventative Maintenance a Priority
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 26, 2011) - Engineman Fireman Jeremy Coronado mixes fuel oil before taking a dilution test aboard USS Avenger (MCM 1).
Engineman Fireman Jeremy Coronado wraps marline around a pipe to reinforce an existing patch during a damage control drill
USS Avenger Conducts Damage Control Drills
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 26, 2011) - Engineman Fireman Jeremy Coronado wraps marline around a pipe to reinforce an existing patch during a damage control drill aboard USS Avenger (MCM 1).
Mineman Seaman Jose Arregui mans the lee helm during a seamanship training evolution
USS Avenger Tests Seamanship in Evolution
SOUTH CHINA SEA - Sailors aboard the mine countermeasure ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) passed a difficult test of their seamanship skills during a drill May 4.
Mineman 2nd Class Dana Baynard explains daily bridge operations aboard USS Avenger to a tour group of Royal Malaysian navy
USS Avenger arrives at Lumut Naval Base, Malaysia
LUMUT NAVAL BASE, Malaysia-USS Avenger (MCM 1) arrived at the Lumut naval base in Malaysia May 16, 2011 for a port call where Avenger Sailors are taking part in community service activities and building relationships with the Malaysian navy.
The mine neutralization vehicle aboard USS Avenger (MCM 1) is lowered into the water during a mine countermeasures evolution
USS Avenger Practices Mine Sweeping in Malacca Strait
STRAIT OF MALACCA - USS Avenger (MCM 1) Sailors practiced mine countermeasure operations in the Strait of Malacca in an evolution designed to prepare them for real-life contingencies.
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USS AVENGER Begins its Designated Ship Repair Availability (DSRA)
USS AVENGER (MCM 1) completed its move from India Basin in Sasebo, Japan to Akasaki Dry Dock 2 on the 6th of September to begin its Designated Ship Repair Availability (DSRA).
USS Avenger MCM 1 conducts search and rescue swimmer training
USS Avenger (MCM 1) Conducts Search and Rescue Swimmer Training
Sailors assigned to the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) conduct search and rescue swimmer training with the Man Overboard Indicator during a man overboard drill.
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USS Avenger (MCM 1) departs Sasebo, Japan
SASEBO, Japan (June 9, 2010) The mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) departs its forward-deployed operating base in Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin/Released)
Mine Neutralization Vehicle
Sailors Hoist a Mine Neutralization Vehicle from the Water
SASEBO, Japan (July 20, 2010) Sailors hoist a mine neutralization vehicle from the water aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1). Mine neutralization vehicles are used to support maritime security operations by seeking and destroy mines.
USS Avenger Conducts Anti-Terrorism Drills
USS Avenger Conducts Anti-Terrorism Drills
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 27, 2011) - Mineman 3rd Class Daniel O'Connel aims his training rifle at a simulated target during an anti-terrorism force protection drill aboard USS Avenger
Mineman 3rd Class Matt Miller shows a boy a map of the Kota Kinabalu area in Malaysia
USS Avenger Sailors Volunteer At Malaysian Orphanage
KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - Sailors aboard USS Avenger (MCM 1) participated in community service activities May 6, at the Bukit Harapan home for disabled and disadvantaged children in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Mineman 3rd Class Joshua Sinsheimer, a search and rescue diver aboard USS Avenger, swims to a dummy used for man overboard drill
USS Avenger Practices Search and Rescue Operations
EAST CHINA SEA (April 29, 2011) —Mineman 3rd Class Joshua Sinsheimer, a search and rescue diver aboard USS Avenger (MCM 1), swims to a dummy used for man overboard drills.
DC1 Hernandez explains U.S. Navy methods for fighting shipboard fires to Malaysian naval officers
USS Avenger, 7th Fleet Build Ties with Malaysian Navy
STRAITS OF MALACCA - Two commissioned Malaysian naval officers embarked aboard USS Avenger (MCM 1) to grow bi-lateral ties between the U.S. 7th Fleet and the Malaysian navy through an inter-navy exchange that began May 8.
USS Avenger Strengthens Partnership with Royal Malaysian Navy
LUMUT, Malaysia - Sailors aboard USS Avenger (MCM 1) sponsored a series of community outreach activities designed to build upon the growing relationship between the U.S. 7th Fleet and the Royal Malaysian navy May 17-18.
USS Avenger arrives at Sihanoukville, Cambodia
CAMBODIA, Sihanoukville - USS Avenger (MCM 1) made its historic arrival in Sihanoukville, Cambodia on the 12th of June for a port call where Avenger Sailors will take part in training, Project Handclasp, and warfare workshops.
CARAT Participants Volunteer at Malaysian Orphanage
KUANTAN, Malaysia - U.S. Navy and Royal Malaysian navy Sailors began a series of community service activities as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2011 June 7 at a local orphanage.
USS Avenger Arrives at Puerto Princesa, Philippines
PHILIPPINES, Puerto Princesa- USS Avenger (MCM 1) arrived in Puerto Princesa, Philippines on the 23rd of June for a port call where AVENGER Sailors will focus on preparations for upcoming inspections and mid-patrol upkeep.
USS Avenger and USS Guardian Arrive in Hong Kong
USS Avenger (MCM 1) and USS Guardian (MCM 5) moored in Victoria Harbor for a port visit to engage with locals and experience the unique culture of Hong Kong.

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LCDR Sullivan

Start Date: September 2010
End Date: October 2011
LCDR Patrick German

Start Date: October 2010
End Date: November 2011

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LCDR Sullivan

Start Date: September 2010
End Date: October 2011
LCDR Patrick German

Start Date: October 2010
End Date: November 2011
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